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Autistic Spectrum

Autism is a lifelong condition that was first identified as a new syndrome in 1943. Early theories of its cause and diagnostic systems focused on an emotional abnormality. Evidence now suggests that autism is due to physical dysfunction within the brain, which leads to a difference in development, not just a delay. Key features that characterise autism have been identified as the ‘triad of impairments’. These affect social interaction, social communication and imagination. The manifestations of each impairment vary according to the general level of cognitive ability and the existence of any additional problems. This results in a continuum of need, or a range of conditions called the ‘autistic spectrum disorders’.

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• - Theoretical discussion of the implications of information processes modeled by latent semantic analysis for aetiological understandings of autism. Explores symptom profiles and suggests possible experimental research.
  
• - Provides details about the causes and effects of the condition and offers practical advice on obtaining help.
  
• - An information site by parents of a child diagnosed with autism. Includes information and news on autism and related disorders, with advice and guidance on education, interventions, benefit entitlements, and a section of parents' stories.
  
• - A guide to the condition with information about associated problems, genetic factors and treatment.
  
• - Articles by early years experts on how to help children with autistic spectrum disorders fulfil their potential. Offers advice on coping, education and ICT and includes an online game.
  
• - A parental account offering guidance and support for families. Includes a forum, diagnostic and anecdotal information, and links to other resources.
  
• - Report of a comparative study exploring the extent to which different school-based educational programmes address specific needs. Includes a table of methods and approaches used with suggestions for future research.
  
• - A directory of information resources, both online and offline, in Wales and worldwide: includes news, details of seminars. (Cymraeg and English)
  
• - Research report of a study into the process of improvement in children following programmes of dietary manipulation. Includes discussion of the clinical implications and quality of proof.
  
• - Lists the core behaviours associated with the condition and offers the ability to locate and contact chartered educational psychologists in the UK for further advice.
  
• - Extended article examining deficiencies in speech development in light of different ideas about the origin and functioning of language. Includes suggestions for treatment.
  
• - Article from the British Medical Journal examining studies into the prevalence of autism. Includes references to works cited.
  
• - Information factsheet providing guidance to disorder treatments and symptoms. Available to download in PDF format.
  
• - A collection of articles exploring the implications of a dynamic model of mind for aspects of the autistic condition. Includes suggestions of helpful approaches.
  
• - Autism links, definitions and signs of autism, book reviews.
  
• - A review of the effects of touch and fragrance in providing opportunities for interaction and communication. Includes information about the selection of essential oils, procedure and outcomes.
  
• - A parents' perspective on autism. Includes their experiences with a daughter diganosed as autistic, and information on education, immunisation, diet, behaviour, and homeopathy
  
  

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